Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
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On This Day: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of... (1991)
On August 27, 1991: The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about t
On This Day: Tunisia gains independence from France. (1956)
On March 20, 1956: Tunisia gains independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the... (1945)
On February 26, 1945: World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the Japanese. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On This Day: Watergate scandal: An .mw-parser-output... (1972)
On June 20, 1972: Watergate scandal: An .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser
On This Day: Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnamese forces led by Ngo... (1968)
On February 24, 1968: Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnamese forces led by Ngo Quang Truong recapture the citadel of Hué. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: Disbandment of the Warsaw Pact at a meeting of its members in Budapest. (1991)
On February 25, 1991: Disbandment of the Warsaw Pact at a meeting of its members in Budapest. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events
On This Day: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy accepts the surrender of a British Royal Navy... (1810)
On August 28, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy accepts the surrender of a British Royal Navy fleet at the Battle of Grand Port. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt. (1898)
On February 27, 1898: King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin
On This Day: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of... (1560)
On February 27, 1560: The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland, establishing the terms under which English armed forces were to be permitted in Scotland
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against... (1782)
On February 27, 1782: American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place. (1881)
On February 27, 1881: First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using
On This Day: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the... (1976)
On February 27, 1976: The former Spanish territory of Western Sahara, under the auspices of the Polisario Front declares independence as the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This historical event ca
On This Day: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina... (1776)
On February 27, 1776: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an... (1900)
On February 27, 1900: Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronjé at the Battle of Paardeberg. This historica
On This Day: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is... (1942)
On February 27, 1942: World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is defeated by a Japanese task force in the Java Sea in the Dutch East Indies. This historical event can
On This Day: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". (1991)
On February 27, 1991: Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and
On This Day: Argentine War of Independence: Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in... (1812)
On February 27, 1812: Argentine War of Independence: Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in the city of Rosario for the first time. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Aztec king Cuauhtémoc is executed on the order of conquistador Hernán Cortés. (1525)
On February 28, 1525: Aztec king Cuauhtémoc is executed on the order of conquistador Hernán Cortés. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: The Fourth Council of Constantinople closes. (870)
On February 28, 870: The Fourth Council of Constantinople closes. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i
On This Day: Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first... (2013)
On February 28, 2013: Pope Benedict XVI resigns as the pope of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pope to do so since Pope Gregory XII in 1415. This historical event can serve as a powerful serm
On This Day: War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats... (1814)
On July 5, 1814: War of 1812: Battle of Chippawa: American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippawa, Ontario. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Vetranio proclaims himself Caesar after being encouraged to do so by... (350)
On March 1, 350: Vetranio proclaims himself Caesar after being encouraged to do so by Constantina, sister of Constantius II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about Go
On This Day: The Australian cricket team captained by Warwick Armstrong becomes the first... (1921)
On March 1, 1921: The Australian cricket team captained by Warwick Armstrong becomes the first team to complete a whitewash of The Ashes, something that would not be repeated for 86 years. This histo
On This Day: Liliʻuokalani is proclaimed the last monarch and only queen regnant of the... (1891)
On January 29, 1891: Liliʻuokalani is proclaimed the last monarch and only queen regnant of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leader